Overview & Reviews

Lincoln's front-wheel-drive luxo-barge gets a bigger grille (just what it needs) and rounded corners. It also gets an interior freshening that replaces the digital clock with an analog timepiece.

• Jaquaresque styling on a full-size American road schooner. Powerful twin-cam V8 engine.

• Poorly sorted suspension. Lousy resale value.

User Reviews:

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  98 Lincoln Continental - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By guitar man - August 21 - 10:00 am

  I bought a 98 continental in late 99 ,as it come off lease, with 37,000 miles. Just surpassed 71,000 miles with little trouble. Today, just picked up the car at dealership after 65,000 commplete service, ($1,000). Still some popping underneath the car, that was not repaired at the dealership.

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  hot rod lincoln - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By sdgedg - July 29 - 10:00 am

  fast cool powerfull fast fast fast fast

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  one of the best cars everrr - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By cole - July 4 - 5:56 am

  i bought this car in 2004 with just over 40000 miles when i was only 18 years old, it was and still is my first car.you cant imagine what i have don to that car , two words (extreme abuse) cus i used to drive really really fast. i really admire the heavy engineering of this car. A++++++++++++++++

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  Very Impressive ! - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By Dave B (Mr D) - June 14 - 3:03 pm

  Only had this vehicle for a few weeks, but Im impressed. Had 107k miles when purchased, but still looks new and a great ride too. Gray with chrome really sets it off! If you ask me, this is just as luxurious as the Town Car. Thank you Lincoln.

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  Big Dollar Bang for the Buck - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By M2EnhanceU - May 7 - 2:03 am

  I got this car at such a good price that every time I drive it I feel like I stole it! For having over 180,000 miles when I bought it it runs and drives great! The wife ran it into a tall median so I had to get an alignment which required replacing the lower ball joints & inner tie rods as well and new front tires as the wifes "median job" caused the not that old ones to prematurely wear out about 700 miles later. Great engine! The old song "Hot Rod Lincoln" frequently comes to mind. Turn the traction control off and itll smoke the front tires on dry pavement, really surprises the hot rods at stoplights! All in all a great car, at 10 years old its stayed in great condition. Fun and style!

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  Still Going Strong! - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By bigB - October 9 - 10:00 pm

  I bought this car when it was ten years old and had 86000 miles on it. I must say I wasnt looking for a Lincoln, but it was sitting next to the car I was looking at, and after checking it out on Edmunds, went back to test drive it. Wow, what a car! 21 mpg in town, and 25 on hwy! Had to have the rear air suspension R&R and went with a retro fit set of springs which the local ford dealer installed after I purchased them online. One of the best cars Ive owned.

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  LOVE MY HOT ROD LINCOLN - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By Don Spry - August 27 - 10:56 pm

  I bought this car in Arizona in summer, 2008. It had 85k on it. It was during the time of rising gas prices at $4/gallon and paid $5000. Having never owned a Lincoln, I thought now was the time to give it a whirl. The car is stunning to look at - with a Southwest Edition update. Folks tell me regularly how beautiful it looks. It is red, cream interior,cream faux convertable top, wrapped in chrome, and has some faux gold trim too. Very fetching. I have now driven the car 35k. Only problem was a minor sensor with the tranny that cost $10. The vehicle average about 20 mpg, which is okay for me. Biggest problem I have with it is the suspension. It bottoms HARD.

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  Great car if your rich - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By Dr Rocket - March 6 - 10:06 am

  Excellent car but repairs are very expensive. Plenty of power but interior gadgets are confusing. Gas mileage is good for a v8. Much better then new lincolns.

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  Perhaps the Best Ill Ever Own - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By Steele - January 31 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 98 Continental 9/00 for $11,500, with 107,800 miles on it ... because my 17 year old son fell in love with it. Today, it has 216,000 on it, and my son just bought it $4,500). Tires, batteries, brakes and oil changes were my expenses until 155,000 when I got my first tune-up. Recently, I replaced two tie rods, had an alignment, changed the timing belt and all pulley belts. It has cost me 2.2 cents a mile in maintenance, 5.5 cents a mile in gas, and only 6.7 cents a mile depreciation! Adding insurance and taxes, it cost me 18 cents a mile to drive a superb luxury car (with a 260 HP engine) that gets me compliments everywhere I go.

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  Nice car for the money - 1998 Lincoln Continental
  By ED - August 5 - 1:33 am

  4 years of ownership and had very little issues with the car. 2 coil on plugs went bad $125 a pop. Front suspension overhaul( tie rods, sway bars) car had a clunk over bumps and never was fixed after 4 trips. I think its a design flaw as many other owners suffer this annoying noise. Alternator and battery at 110k other than that and a few other things the car is solid, especially now you can get one dirt cheap infact cheaper that a similar year Accord or sometimes Civic. Solid motor, guy I sold it to at 110k now has 180k on it without much work. makes me regret selling it. tranny can be iffy on some of these car so make sure if shifts good. Hold off for a 99 model many improvement